Synonyms

space medicine

American

noun

the branch of aviation medicine dealing with the effects on humans of flying outside the earth's atmosphere.

space medicine British

noun

the branch of medicine concerned with the effects on man of flight outside the earth's atmosphere Compare aviation medicine

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Etymology

Origin of space medicine

First recorded in 1950–55

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space medicine

As well as working as an A&E doctor in Glasgow, Dr Christina Mackaill is also an expert in space medicine.

From BBC ● Apr. 14, 2026

Mackaill, who founded Scotland's first space medicine society in 2016, became interested in space medicine while studying at university.

From BBC ● Apr. 14, 2026

The new crew will conduct experiments in space medicine, space technology and other areas during their mission and will help install and maintain the equipment inside and outside the station, the agency said.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 25, 2023

A specialist in space medicine, he had volunteered for the mission to prove that the human body could survive microgravity long enough to reach Mars, Wired magazine reported in 2010.

From New York Times ● Sep. 19, 2022

You've never had anything to do with space medicine.

From Heart by Slesar, Henry

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